Kiya, Kiyā: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Kiya means something in Jainism, Prakrit, Hindi, biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Alternative spellings of this word include Kiay.
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Kiya in India is the name of a plant defined with Pandanus odorifer in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Keura odora Thunb. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Pacific Sci. (1962)
· Sandakania (1993)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botaniqu (1785)
· Flora (1842)
· Pacific Sci. (1961)
· Gard. Bull. Singapore (1967)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kiya, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, side effects, chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, have a look at these references.

This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryKiyā (किया) [Also spelled kiay]:—(v) did —past-participle form (mas. singular) of the verb [karanā; kiyā —karāyā/dharā] taken to a successful conclusion, accomplished; •[miṭṭī meṃ milānā] to undo what has been achieved/accomplished; [kiye kā phala bhoganā] to drink as one has brewed; [kiye karāye/dhare para pānī pheranā] to mar all one’s efforts, to undo what has been achieved.
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Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Kīya (कीय) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Krīta.
2) Kīyā (कीया) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Kīkā.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+13): Kiya phula, Kiyaale, Kiyaandhyaan, Kiyacchiram, Kiyacciram, Kiyaccirena, Kiyachnu, Kiyad, Kiyadadbhuta, Kiyaddara, Kiyaddura, Kiyadduram, Kiyaddure, Kiyadehika, Kiyadetad, Kiyadetika, Kiyadhanyang, Kiyaga, Kiyaha, Kiyakhyakh.
Full-text (+82): Jatikiya, Ronika, Ki, Kiyakkanakku, Tantrika, Nicayaka, Aparajikiya, Kakadantaki, Kar kiya, Kiya phula, Stemsila, Ittaphaka, Plastara, Paristhitiki, Kiay, Shailiki, Arihanaka, Kikasa, Saurparakiya, Kemdraka.
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Search found 32 books and stories containing Kiya, Kiyā, Kīya, Kīyā; (plurals include: Kiyas, Kiyās, Kīyas, Kīyās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bhagavati-sutra (Viyaha-pannatti) (by K. C. Lalwani)
Part 10 - Criteria for purity < [Chapter 1]
Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary) (by Vijay K. Jain)
Verse 4.36 - The minimum lifetime in the first earth < [Chapter 4 - The Celestial Beings]
Verse 4.14 - The divisions of time (kāla-vibhāga) < [Chapter 4 - The Celestial Beings]
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 4.66 < [Chapter 4 - First-rate Poetry]
Text 8.10 < [Chapter 8 - Literary Qualities]
Preksha meditation: History and Methods (by Samani Pratibha Pragya)
3. Jayācārya’s Meditation < [Chapter 3 - The History of Meditation in Terāpanth]
Appendix 1 - Mūlapāṭha of Jayācārya’s Texts, etc.
7. Prekṣā and Vipassanā: Goenkā’s 1974-75 Vipassanā Camp < [Chapter 3 - The History of Meditation in Terāpanth]
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 59 < [Hindi-Gujarati-English Volume 3]
Page 59 < [Hindi-Sindhi-English Volume 3]
Page 59 < [Hindi-Malayalam-English Volume 3]
Tirumantiram by Tirumular (English translation)
Verse 659: Practice of Kundalini Yoga < [Tantra Three (munran tantiram) (verses 549-883)]
Verse 1590: Guru Blesses With His Hand on My Head < [Tantra Six (aram tantiram) (verses 1573-1703)]
Verse 356: Gods Got What They Deserved < [Tantra Two (irantam tantiram) (verses 337-548)]